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Live in the Fan? Interested in a building a new community garden? Tricycle Gardens, in partnership with Ellwood Thompsons and the City of Richmond, is heading up the planning and development of a new community garden, located at next to the Humphry Calder Community Center, at the corner of Thompson St. and Patterson Ave. Please call 231-7767 or email lisa@tricyclegardens.org or check out our website, www.tricyclegardens.org for more info.
Speaking with Spokes: On August 1 Ellwood Thompson's Local Market and RVA Magazine teamed
up to create Speaking with Spokes, the first organized, sponsored and safe
group bike ride through the city. This ride benefited Books on Wheels, a
small, local non-profit that takes its school buses around the east coast
fixing children's bikes and offering free books.
Our city has the bike enthusiasts, concerned environmentalists and charity-oriented activists to make this a highly anticipated, well-publicized and overwhelmingly attended event. Now is the perfect time to educate city residents on the viability of using self-powered transportation as a primary mode of transport.
The Goochland Farmers Market: Ellwood Thompson's is honored to sponsor The Goochland Farmers Market, a true country farmers' market located on the grounds the Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Rd W, in Goochland County.
About the Goochland Farmers Market: The mission of the Goochland Farmers Market is to inspire the community to live in a way that nurtures our farmers, enhances our environment, supports creativity and educates consumers. By providing a sustainable marketplace, the Market stimulates the economy and raises awareness of the need to strengthen the connections between our land, our health and our future.
The Goochland Farmers Market is one of Central Virginia's largest and best attended farmers markets, featuring high quality farm and artisan products which are sustainably produced. Meet local farmers and artisans and learn about the value of rural character. Pastured poultry, beef, bison, pork, fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, goats cheese, perennial and annual plants, hanging baskets, hand-made clothing and fine arts and crafts are available. Activities include musical entertainment, children's activities, educational exhibits, chef demos and farm animals. For more info, please visit centerforruralculture.org/rural_market.htm
Community Classroom
New! Register online for an event by clicking on the event name below or contact customer service to reserve your spot. (804.359.7525 x25) There is limited seating/availability for all classes and events.
SPICING IT UP! - Wednesday, March 10, 7 PM - 8PM. A FREE class introducing you to the MANY bulk spices that we carry. How to incorporate them into cooking and medicinal uses in your everyday life. Learn the benefits of buying spices in bulk and how to mix, blend, and taste flavors that you never even imagined!
Solar Oven Cooking Demo - Saturday, March 20, 10 AM - 2PM. Made almost entirely of recycled wood and parts that he found around town, inventor Dominic Greco constructed a basic 60/40 Solar Oven. Using only the power of the Sun, he has been cooking food at temperatures up to 340 degrees ever since. Join us Saturday for a SOLAR SWEET POTATO ROAST!
Tina Shiver Nutritional Consultation - Friday, March 26, 12 PM - 2PM. **IMPORTANT: YOU CAN NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CONSULTATION ONLINE. YOU MUST CALL 804-359-7525 TO SIGN UP OR SIGN UP IN PERSON AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK. Our in-store registered dietitian, Tina Shiver will give you a one-on-one FREE consultation regarding your diet and wellness. Tina has a vast knowledge of our store as well as nutrition and wellness tips for you. Give it a shot!
Tina Shiver Nutritional Consultation - Monday, April 5, 3 PM - 5PM. **IMPORTANT: YOU CAN NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CONSULTATION ONLINE. YOU MUST CALL 804-359-7525 TO SIGN UP OR SIGN UP IN PERSON AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK. Our in-store registered dietitian, Tina Shiver will give you a one-on-one FREE consultation regarding your diet and wellness. Tina has a vast knowledge of our store as well as nutrition and wellness tips for you. Give it a shot!
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Ellwood's hires local forager, new store manager
Ellwood Thompson's Local Market is pleased to announce the creation of a new position, local forager, which will serve as a local product scout. Cyndi Watkins, Ellwood's store manager will take over this new role and lead the store's local outreach efforts.
Cyndi's experience makes her uniquely qualified for this position. After running her own business for several years, she came to Ellwood's, served as the store's assistant manager and quickly rose to store manager. She is passionate about supporting local businesses and now she gets to devote a majority of her time to it.
Chris Castillo is a new addition to Ellwood Thompson's and comes to the store after working as the director of operations at Tom Leonard's. Chris will take over the store manager responsibilities as Cyndi transitions into her duties as the local forager. Chris brings a great deal of grocery experience with him as well as relationships with local farmers.
When you see Chris in the store please say hello; he'd love to meet you! If you have ideas about how we can improve the store to meet your needs, please let him know. You can also email info@ellwoodthompsons.com and note "store suggestion" in the subject line.
Also, if you own a local business or want to recommend a local product to Cyndi, please email info@ellwoodthompsons.com and note "local product" in the subject line.
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